• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  Biological pest control is revolutionizing the way growers manage pests and pathogens—naturally and sustainably. In collaboration with Farmer Bailey , we hosted [...] target pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol [...] g biological solutions into your pest management plan Missed the Live Webinar? Watch the Recording! Oops, an error occurred! Code: 202604201206007ca3f3d4

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  ground, which is crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable [...] playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop management? [...] Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that takes measures to optimize your crop growth while maximizing production in the short and long term. ICM

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 1, 2025

  integrated pest management (IPM) program. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding [...] an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history of the apex predator [...] why it is so effective against common pests, including the elusive pepper thrips (Thrips parvispinus or TP). His deep dive covers how active the mite is

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  application Application is straightforward: simply hang the sachets near the first signs of spider mites or distribute them evenly across the crop during early [...] The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, [...] ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first sign of spider mite presence or hotspot formation

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  attract the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by the butterflies, however, but by the caterpillars. These can be tackled with beneficial nematodes [...] It is becoming more and more apparent that crop resilience is a crucial factor in the IPM strategy. You can strengthen plant resilience with the beneficial [...] Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  and don’t store it in the wrong conditions. Use only corrective products that are integrated – check with your consultant or in the side effects list. [...] Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following [...] mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state until released) with a gel formulation which s [...] advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product [...] lengthens the shelf life by several weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases). ‘This is because nematodes use less energy during their hibernation in the gel f

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  idaei) is a constant cause for concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main [...] decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And in both the spring and autumn cultivation [...] out as a vegetable grower and made the switch to small fruit crops in the middle of the 1990s. In Schijndel in the Netherlands, he has a one-hectare greenhouse

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  control is a must. However, the investment in biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing [...] exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously affect the product's value or even make it unsaleable. The viruses [...] types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  control can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and [...] cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for employees and customers. Crop workers can apply ad work with biological controls without [...] destroy their prey. Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance